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Sir Stephen Fry, why solicitors don't need to dig canals, and bionic lawyers — Legal Geek Conference 2025 Report

16th October 2025
The Legal Geek 2025 Conference at London's Old Truman Brewery was dominated by discussion of how lawyers use, regulate and craft AI and other legal tech and included a special appearance from Sir Stephen Fry.
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When Josh met Ben — new Law Society of Scotland CEO talks cultural change, adventure and ‘keyhole syndrome’

16th October 2025
New Law Society of Scotland chief executive Ben Kemp on why work culture matters, how diversity can improve and what regulation looks like in the future.

'Why what we do matters' — Law Society of Scotland Annual Conference 2025 Report

10th October 2025
AI, mental health and wellbeing, and the ethical principles which underpin the entire legal profession dominated the four days of the 2025 Law Society of Conference Annual Conference.

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SSDT Decision: Matthew Berlow

15th October 2025

Martyn’s Law – Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and new legal duties for Scottish premises

17th October 2025

Behind the Blockchain — How far should the law go to unmask crypto crime?

17th October 2025

Climate law in Scotland — Has the nation lost its Net Zero nerve?

16th October 2025

SSDT Decision: Laura Campbell and Joanna Millar

15th October 2025

Scotland's Visitor Levy divides city and countryside as reform calls grow

9th October 2025

Legal 500 2026 rankings for Scotland revealed including 700 Hall of Fame names

1st October 2025

‘Menopause, death, and taxes’ – how lawyers help tackle the taboo surrounding one of life’s certainties

1st October 2025

Breaking Barriers – working towards a more inclusive Scottish legal profession

8th October 2025
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General Counsel , Edinburgh

General CounselThe Law Society of Scotland is seeking General Counsel to join the organisation at a pivotal time.  This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Society in leading our Legal and Governance Team.The General Counsel will be responsible for leading and managing the Society’s Legal and Governance...

Private Client/Conveyancing Solicitor , Helensburgh & Clydebank

Long-established and successful West Dunbartonshire firm has openings for two Private Client/Conveyancing Solicitors to work in their Helensburgh & Clydebank offices. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a strong legal team with plenty of support and excellent career progression opportunities while at the same time achieving a successful work/life...

Conveyancing Solicitor , Paisley

Our Firm has an opportunity for an experienced Solicitor (3/4 years + PQE) based within our conveyancing department. We require someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to manage a varied caseload. There are excellent and rapid career advancement prospects for the successful candidate. We are a...

Qualified Solicitor , Ayr

We have a vacancy for a Qualified Solicitor within our very busy legal practice based in Ayr. A driving licence and access to own car is essential for this position. We are a busy practice covering various Sheriffdoms in Scotland and undertake criminal, civil, children's and mental health law. We have...

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Why becoming an LLP is just the start for Scotland's largest high-street law firm

11th September 2025

Beyond retirement — How succession planning is reshaping the future of high-street legal firms

11th September 2025

Justice denied? Rural clients and high-street firms squeezed by failing legal aid

11th September 2025

Explore state of high-street law in Scotland in numbers from survival to growth

11th September 2025
Joshua King delves into the data which reveals the threats, and possibilities, facing our firms.

Vanishing law firms in the Highlands — when justice becomes a journey

11th September 2025
For many, justice now feels further away than ever, considers Victoria Goldiee.

Five reasons why Scotland's high-street law firms still matter

11th September 2025
From accessibility to affordability, high-street law firms have much to offer their communities, writes Sue Omar

Why training at a high-street firm could give you a head start

11th September 2025
How can small and rural firms compete with behemoths with bigger budgets to attract and retain talent? Ellie Philpotts investigates.

Next Generation of Scottish Legal Talent

Enter the Disruptors — How gen Z is reshaping Scotland's legal profession

26th June 2025
Peter Ranscombe explores what members of generation Z are bringing to the profession – and what they expect from their workplaces.

Lawfluencers, Nomads, Reels and Deals — Gen Z and their non-traditional routes into law

26th June 2025
Ellie Philpotts explores alternatives to traditional legal structures, such as ‘lawfluencing’, and how they offer practitioners the space to create their own path and build resilience in the profession

'Ripped to shreds' — Inside the movement to open Scottish legal profession to all

26th June 2025
Gordon Cairns meets the people running Scottish initiatives that support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study law.

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